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Recreation
American
Hiking Society
American Hiking
is the only national
organization dedicated
to serving hikers and
protecting the nation's
hiking trails. From the
halls of Congress to
the backcountry, AHS
speaks up for America's
hikers and the trails
they love.
American
Trails
The mission of American
Trails is to lead the nation
toward the creation and implementation
of a comprehensive trails infrastructure
that meets the recreation,
health, and travel needs of
ALL Americans.
Appalachian
Mountain Club and Maine
Chapter of the AMC
The Appalachian
Mountain Club promotes
the protection, enjoyment,
and wise use of the mountains,
rivers and trails of the
Northeast. We believe that
the mountains and rives
have an intrinsic worth
and also provide recreational
opportunity, spiritual
renewal, and ecological
and economic health for
the region. We encourage
people to enjoy and appreciate
the natural world because
we believe that successful
conservation depends on
this experience.
Appalachian
Trail Conference
We are responsible since 1925 for coordinating the volunteer-based
development, protection, and management of the Appalachian
Trail - from Maine to Georgia. Our aim is to provide
you with a wealth of information about the trail and
those who take care of it. We've now organized most of
this by state - features, changing trail conditions,
regulations, and tips for a more enjoyable hike. The
A.T. State by State section is the place to find lots
of information about what could become your favorite
hike on the Appalachian Trail.
Bicycle
Coalition of Maine
Through safety,
education, and access
advocacy, the BCM is
working to promote bicycling
to enhance our communities,
environment, and economy.
We are a membership-based,
nonprofit organization.
Our strength comes from
bicyclists like you supporting
our work -- the more
cyclists that join the
BCM, the more effective
we will be in making
Maine a better place
to bicycle.
Eastern
Trail
Imagine walking
- or biking - mostly
through off-road woodland
trails from Strawberry
Banke in Portsmouth,
New Hampshire to Bug
Light Park on Casco
Bay in South Portland.
This is the vision
of the Eastern
Trail Alliance (ETA),
whose members seek
to reopen the first
railroad corridor into
Maine as a recreational
greenway.
East
Coast Greenway
Walkers, cyclists,
and other trail advocates
have joined forces around
an audacious project,
a 2,600 mile traffic-free
path linking East Coast
cities from Maine to
Florida. Launched only
8 years ago, this vision
for an urban alternative
to the highly popular
Appalachian Trail is
quickly becoming a reality.
Healthy
Maine Walks
Healthy Maine Walks is
sponsored by a coalition
of trail and health agencies
and organizations working
together to build a healthier
Maine . The Healthy Maine
Walks website includes descriptions
of registered walks for those
interested in locating places
to walk.
LA
Trails, Lewiston-Auburn,
Maine
LA Trails' mission is
to serve as a public advocate
for trail development by
bringing together groups
and individuals to create
and help maintain non-motorized
recreational trails, connecting
urban streets and rural trails
in Lewiston-Auburn.
Maine
Department of Transportation
Bike Tours
With. its beautiful scenery,
bike-friendly roads and shared-use
paths, Maine is a great place
to cycle. In the mountains,
along the sea, through the
woods and over the beautiful
byways in between, cyclists
of all ages and skill levels
find that cycling in Maine
is the way to go. Let this
site help you get the wheels
turning.
Maine
Island Trail Association (MITA)
MITA, is a non-profit
conservation organization
committed to preserving
Maine's undeveloped islands
in their natural state
and allow them for use
to responsible visitors.
MITA members have overnight
camping or stop-over access
to some 75 public and privately-owned
islands located along the
Maine Island Trail, a 325-mile
long waterway extending
from Casco Bay on the west
to Machias Bay on the east.
MITA encourages "low impact
camping" and also offers "Adopt-An-Island" and
Monitoring programs which
allows for members seeking
volunteer opportunities.
Maine.Info
Resources for Maine Travel and Living. Find information
on trails, nature reserves, wildlife refuges, and parks
throughout Maine, along with the groups dedicated to
preserving these resources for the enjoyment of all.
Maine
Marathon
Sportshoe Center Maine Marathon/Half Marathon/Relay takes
place the first Sunday in October. The race has
been recognized by New
England Runner magazine as the Race of the Year
for 2004.
Maine
Outdoor Adventure Club
(MOAC)
The goals
of the club are: To facilitate
the pursuit of amateur
outdoor activities of
all types for persons
of all skill levels.To
provide a structure for
education(i.e. safety,
conservation, environmental
awareness). To provide
an outlet for public
service activities. To
provide a structure for
social networking and
community building.
Maine
Track Club
Founded in 1979, the
Maine Track Club is Maine's
largest and most active running
club. The club has over 500
members, organizes many road
races each year and hosts
monthly membership meetings
featuring notable speakers
from the world of running
and fitness.
The Maine Track Club features
a wide range of members,
including beginning runners
and experienced racers, men
and women, children and seniors.
Our common bond is the joy
of movement and of being
outdoors.
Saco
Bay Trails
Saco Bay Trails
seeks to acquire permanent
public access to recreational
greenways in the Saco Bay
area by working in cooperation
with private landowners,
and community volunteer
organizations, and commercial
organizations, and with
City and State and Federal
agencies; and in cooperation
with adjacent communities.
Southern
Maine Volkssport Association
Sponsors non-competitive, self-paced walks. We are a
member of the American Volkssport Association and the
International Federation of Popular Sports
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